Franchise Update Magazine Issue IV, 2013 | Page 63

U.S. food and beverage brands continue to be the most desired in other countries. Educational franchises—especially for children—are greatly desired in the emerging markets. Retail brands with a well-established supply chain are finding licensees in both emerging markets and developed countries. Service franchises are primarily franchising into developed countries. As the world begins to see greatly increased population percentages over 60 years old, home care franchises are desired almost everywhere. In summary, U.S. franchises can expect growth internationally to be at least as good in 2014 as in 2013. This new growth will be in all franchise sectors, with the emerging markets seeing the most new units opening. n GlobalVue— Projected 2014 County Ranking n = 1 (best) n=2 n=3 n=4 William G. Edwards, CEO of EGS, LLC, has 40 years of international business experience. He has lived in 7 countries and worked on projects in more than 60. In addition to having been a master licensee in 5 countries and in charge of international operations and development for a U.S. franchise, he has advised more than 50 U.S. companies on their international development. Contact him at 949-375-1896, bedwards@egs-intl. com, or see his blog at edwardsglobal.com/blog. Grow Market Lead Preferred types of franchises ISSUE 1 OF 2014 ADVERTISING DEADLINE January 13th, 2014 Call (800) 289-4232 ext. 202 - or email [email protected] to reserve your ad space! Franchiseupdate Is s u e I V, 2013  61